A Thought On Sunday

"Lighten Up A Bit"

from the desk of Fr. Ignatius Waters CP

Sunday 19th May 2013

I read a lot, I study a lot, I listen a lot, I hear a lot of people’s struggles and stories. All that’s going on in the media affects me; what’s going on in the church affects me; what’s going on in my community and my family affects me too. That’s a lot of affecting! And while all this is normal, it can become overwhelming at times and get in the way of my own thinking and bringing all these things to God in prayer, as I know I should. There’s no substitute for our own thinking and our own prayer. No one can do it for us. Neither can they give us their relationship with God. They can tell us about it and we can admire it and even be inspired by it but we need our own thinking and praying.

RIO IN DUBLIN

A special Rio in Dublin World Youth Day event will take place on the weekend of 27th/28th July in Church St Friary. A programme is currently being planned, including video links to Rio and Pope Francis, which we will give details of later. An allocation of tickets will be made to each parish so if any young people from age 16 upwards are interested please let us know. Here is a link to the event:  

http://www.evangelisation.ie/2013/04/24/rio-in-dublin-2727-july/">

Mass for the Sick

The annual Mass for the Sick with the Sacrament of Anointing will take place this year on Saturday 25^th May at 11am in conjunction with the monthly Healing Mass.

We ask you to assist in helping sick relatives, friends and neighbours in being present for what is always a wonderful and moving occasion.

 Triduum of Hope

 This year’s Triduum of Hope in honour of St. Charles and Mary the Mother of Hope will take place from Monday 27th  to Wednesday 29th May.  Mass will be at 10am each day with the Evening Service at 7.30pm. 

A Pilgrim Path

Many of you will remember the pilgrim walk around the seven churches at the time of the Eucharistic Congress.

At this year’s Triduum of Hope we hope to launch “A Pilgrim Path at the Shrine of St. Charles”

A booklet outlining a seven stage journey around Mount Argus grounds and church that should enhance the experience of both parishioners and visitors from near and far.

Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic Adoration times in Mount Argus

Every Wednesday from 10.30am to 8.30pm

Every Friday from 10.30am to 6pm

There is a rota of people who devote one hour a week to spending time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration

If anyone would like to join this group please contact the main Mount Argus telephone number, 01 499 2000

Child Protection

The Child Protection Team at Mount Argus Parish, in association with the Passionist Congregation, is committed to ensuring the highest level of protection for all children who engage with our Parish in any way.  The team is headed by Margaret Dalton, who manages a Family Support Project. She is supported by Caroline Garrett and Terry Brady.  This team works very closely with Fr. Frank Keevins, CP (Parish Priest) and Fr. Bernard Lowe CP (Rector).  The Child Protection Team have the responsibility for ensuring that the Mount Argus Childcare Policy is implemented and adhered to by all adults working with children.

Our role is first and foremost to see that Mount Argus is a safe place for children. To this end, we arrange training to ensure that all those working with children in our Parish understand and accept our Child Protection Policy.  

We have implemented the Garda Clearance procedure to ensure all adults in contact with children are appropriately vetted.

To reach a member of the team, please call  087 258 3059

Contact details for the Designated Persons for the Dublin Archdiocese  are as follows:

Mr. Andrew Ragan (Director of the Child Safeguarding and Protection Service)

Ms. Sinead McDonnell (Child Protection Officer)

Both can be contacted at 01- 836 0314